How To Hard Reset iPhone Xs

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A hard reset is when you restore your iPhone to its factory settings. This means that all of your data and settings will be erased. If you’ve been having problems with your iPhone, or if you want to sell it, a hard reset is a good way to start fresh. Here’s how to do it.

What Does A Hard Reset Do IPhone?

A hard reset will restore the iPhone’s setting to its initial configuration by clearing all the third-party applications, data, user settings, saved passwords, and user accounts. The process would delete all stored data on the iPhone.

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How Do I Do A Hard Factory Reset On My IPhone?

A hard factory reset will delete all of the data on your iPhone and restore it to the factory default settings. To do a hard factory reset, follow these steps:

1. Go to “Settings”
2. Scroll down and tap “General”
3. At the bottom of the “General” page, tap “Reset”
4. Select “Erase All Content and Settings”
5. You’ll be prompted to enter your passcode, then your device will ask you to confirm that you want to erase everything. Confirm this action and your iPhone will begin the hard reset process.

How Do I Reset My IPhone XS Without Password?

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, or if a message says that your device is disabled, follow thee steps to remove your passcode.

1.Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
2.Make sure that Find My iPhone is off.
3.Erase your iPhone.
4.Set up your iPhone again.

If you can’t update or restore your device usng the latest version of iOS or macOS, you can use Recovery Mode on your Mac, or iCloud and iTunes on a Windows PC.

Will Hard Reset Delete Everything IPhone?

A hard reset will delete eerything on your iPhone, including your personal data, settings, apps, and files. All your photos, videos, contacts, call logs, passwords, messages, browsing history, calendar, chat history, notes, installed apps, etc., will be permanently deleted from your device. Your iPhone will be restored to its factory default settings and will be as good as new.

How Do I Factory Reset My IPhone With Buttons?

In order to factory reset your iPhone with buttons, you will need to press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for at lest 10 seconds. Once the Apple logo appears, you can release both buttons and the phone will go through the standard startup procedure.

How Do You Factory Reset A Locked IPhone Without ITunes?

The most common way to factory reset a locked iPhone withut iTunes is by using the “Find My iPhone” feature. To do this, you will need to go to iCloud.com on a computer or another device, and log in to your iCloud account (Apple ID). Once you are logged in, click on the “Find iPhone” option, and then select the “All Devices” option. From here, choose the device that has been disabled, and click on the “Erase iPhone” option. This will erase all of the data on your device, and you will be able to set it up as new.

How Can I Erase My IPhone Without Apple ID Or Password?

If you have forgotten your Apple ID or password, you can reset iPhone without Apple ID by using the Recovery Mode. Press the ‘Home’ button and ‘Wake/Sleep’ button util the ‘Recovery’ screen appears. Then press the ‘Volume Down’ and ‘Wake/Sleep’ buttons. This may slightly differ on various iPhone versions.

What Is Difference Between Factory Reset And Hard Reset?

A hard reset is a simple rebooting of your phone. It does not delete any data. 2. A factory reset deletes all data from your phone and restores it to its original factory settings.

Is Hard Reset Safe?

Using the Hard Reset is safe and should not cause any damage. After using this feature, your device will have the software and set of applications as the moment they leave the factory.

What’s The Difference Between Soft Reset And Hard Reset?

A soft reset is a restart of a device, such as a smartphone or computer. A hard reset, also known as a factory reset or master reset, is the restoration of a device to the state it was in when it left the factory. Factory resets are generally done to remove user data and settings, or to fix errors and clear bugs.

How Do You Factory Reset A Phone That Is Locked?

If your phone is locked, you will need to enter your passcode or PIN to access the system Recovery menu. Once you are in the menu, use the Volume keys as up and down arrow keys to navigate to the “Factory Reset” option. Use the power button to select it.

Can I Reset A Locked IPhone?

Yes, you can reset a locked iPhone uing the new “Erase all Content and Settings” feature in iOS 15.2. This will erase all of your data and settings, and return your iPhone to its factory default state.

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Sanjeev is the tech editor at DeviceMAG. He has a keen interest in all things technology, and loves to write about the latest developments in the industry. He has a passion for quality-focused journalism and believes in using technology to make people's lives better. He has worked in the tech industry for over 15 years, and has written for some of the biggest tech blogs in the world. Sanjeev is also an avid photographer and loves spending time with his family.